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Chronicle Reporter
THERE was drama at Milton Junior Primary School in Bulawayo on Wednesday evening when scores of parents walked out of a meeting in protest over proposed levy increases.
The meeting, which was organised by the School Development Committee (SDC) to discuss the proposed increases, started at around 5pm and ended around 9pm.
Parents who spoke to Chronicle on condition of anonymity yesterday accused the SDC of effecting increases without their consent.
“We are not amused by the manner in which we are treated at this school. We cannot have levies increased willy-nilly without our consent.
City’s supply dams record 2pc inflows
Chronicle Reporter
BULAWAYO’S water supply dams have recorded two percent inflows since the beginning of the rain season two months ago, raising fears of future water shortages.
According to the council’s latest report, only two of the city’s five supply dams — Inyankuni, Lower Ncema, Upper Ncema, Umzingwane and Insiza Mayfair — are more than 50 percent full.
As of end of November 2011, Insiza Mayfair and Lower Ncema dams had more water storage at 87,2 percent and 56 percent respectively.
Inyankuni had 21,3 percent followed by Upper Ncema at 17 percent and Umzingwane at 12,3 percent.
No decision made yet on fate of 26 Congolese
Chronicle Reporter
THE Department of Immigration is investigating the status of the 26 Congolese who include 16 minors, who reportedly entered Zimbabwe illegally from Zambia.
The Assistant Regional Immigration Officer for Southern Region, Mr Francis Mabika, told Chronicle in a telephone interview from Harare yesterday that the way forward would depend on the outcome of the investigations.
“We were advised of their presence and we do not have any records of them in Zimbabwe,” said Mr Mabika.
“We are still investigating who they are and how they came into the country. We will only decide what to do once we establish their status.”
Fake notes syndicate arrested again
Court Reporter
THE four men who were arrested last month for circulating fake notes with which they went on a buying spree around Bulawayo have been arrested once again for theft, assault and attempted murder.
State opposes bail for villagers in land row
Court Reporter
THE eight villagers, including two war veterans, staying at a farm in Beitbridge West, who have a long-standing wrangle with co-Minister of Home Affairs, Kembo Mohadi, will have to contend with prison life for seven days after the State opposed their being granted bail.
Car thief sentenced to four years in prison
Court Reporter
THE desire to please a girlfriend with a joy ride has landed a Bulawayo man in trouble with the law after he was sentenced to four years in prison for theft of a motor vehicle.
Pupils’ future uncertain as school faces lawsuit
Court Reporter
THE future of pupils attending school at Green Gables High School outside Bulawayo hangs in the balance as the proprietor of Elite High School is taking legal action against the owners.
Businessman tries to cover up affair
Victoria Falls Reporter
A Victoria Falls businessman has allegedly tried to withdraw a bribery case he made to the police against two National Parks and Wildlife Management
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Residents must pay then demand better service
Bulawayo city councillors should clearly understand their role in terms of safeguarding the city’s heritage and charting its course of development so that they bequeath a viable entity to the next generation. Also, it is imperative for the city fathers to grasp the manner in which the council operates so that they act as a vital link between the institution of council and its various stakeholders.
People should find ways of saving money rather than borrowing
By Yoliswa Dube
CONSUMERS usually spend generously during the festive season; a habit that largely has a negative bearing on their pockets, hence the infamous phenomenon “January disease”.